Tasting Notes for woodwino

Red

2014 Byington Alliage Santa Cruz Mountains Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/22/2023 - woodwino Likes this wine:

91 points

Drinking great right now.

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Red

2018 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/18/2023 - woodwino Likes this wine:

93 points

Really liked this one. Nicely balanced and ready to drink.

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Red

2016 Ram's Gate Syrah Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/24/2023 - woodwino Does not like this wine:

83 points

Incredibly boring wine. Everything about this wine is on the tip of your tongue. Nothing mid or back palate.

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Red

2001 Renaissance Claret Prestige North Yuba Red Blend (view label images)

2/27/2023 - woodwino Likes this wine:

90 points

This was a little past its prime, but still surprisingly good. Decanted for about an hour. Maybe could have gone longer as it continued to evolve in the glass.

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Red

2018 Manucci Family Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva Paso Robles Adelaida District (view label images)

9/16/2022 - woodwino Does not like this wine:

83 points

Like the other review, somewhat harsh. No finish to speak of.

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Red

2016 Longfellow Cuvée Hermitage Kick Ranch Fountaingrove District Red Blend (view label images)

8/21/2022 - woodwino Likes this wine:

92 points

Very smooth and balanced wine. Drinking beautifully right now. Wish I had more!

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Red

2016 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford (view label images)

7/19/2022 - woodwino Likes this wine:

88 points

Still seems young. Think this one could lay down for a little while longer.

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Red

2016 Sparkman Cellars Grenache Wonderland Columbia Valley (view label images)

7/8/2022 - woodwino Does not like this wine:

84 points

This is past its prime. Sorry I waited so long. Seemed thin and missing any fruit flavors. No finish at all.

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Red

2016 Turley Zinfandel Cedarman Howell Mountain (view label images)

5/6/2022 - woodwino wrote:

86 points

Past its prime. Should have drunk this much earlier.

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Red

2018 Kalinda Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

4/30/2022 - woodwino Likes this wine:

85 points

Very light colored and on the palate. Not bad, but not great either.

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Red

2016 Karo-Kann Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville (view label images)

3/8/2022 - woodwino Likes this wine:

90 points

Nicely balanced wine that is drinking well now.

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White

2020 Robert Keenan Winery Chardonnay Summer Blend Napa Valley (view label images)

12/22/2021 - woodwino Likes this wine:

90 points

As the label says, a great summer sipper.

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Rosé

2019 Daou Vineyards Rosé Reserve Paso Robles Rosé Blend (view label images)

12/6/2021 - woodwino Likes this wine:

90 points

Nice balance and a longer finish than I expected. Drinking very well right now.

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Red

2013 Loma Prieta Winery Malbec S&P Vineyard Alta Mesa (view label images)

6/22/2021 - woodwino Does not like this wine:

86 points

Thin, tart and not very interesting. More like a Pinot than a typical Malbec.

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Red

2018 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Rancho la Viña Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

6/10/2021 - woodwino wrote:

88 points

Very light-bodied. Little bit like a strawberry-rhubarb pie.

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Red

2017 Niner Wine Estates Bootjack Red Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

5/18/2021 - woodwino wrote:

85 points

Agree with other notes about this being a bit lost. Tasty, but not sure what the point is or what to pair with it.

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White

2019 Longfellow Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (view label images)

5/11/2021 - woodwino Likes this wine:

91 points

Lovely flavors of honeydew melon and green apple. Very enjoyable, especially with appetizers.

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Red

2016 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Dairyman Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/10/2021 - woodwino Likes this wine:

92 points

Really nice wine that is drinking great right now. Lots of fruit and nice structure.

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Rosé

2019 Ridge Rosé Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley Rosé Blend (view label images)

2/23/2021 - woodwino Likes this wine:

91 points

Very enjoyable rose, with some strawberry fruit while dry and easy to drink.

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Red

2012 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

12/25/2020 - woodwino Likes this wine:

91 points

Big powerful wine, but drinking well now. Paired nicely with prime rib.

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Red

2016 L'Arco Rosso Veronese IGT Red Blend (view label images)

12/25/2020 - woodwino Likes this wine:

90 points

Lovely wine with great balance, fruit and acidity. Went perfectly with a charcuterie board.

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Red

2013 Robert Biale Petite Sirah Royal Punishers Napa Valley (view label images)

12/22/2020 - woodwino Likes this wine:

91 points

Drinking great right now. Wonderful dark fruit and a silkiness that made it super enjoyable.

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Red

2012 Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District (view label images)

7/4/2020 - woodwino Likes this wine:

91 points

Drinking very well right now. Balanced and very smooth.

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White

2018 Robert Keenan Winery Chardonnay Summer Blend Napa Valley (view label images)

6/16/2020 - woodwino Likes this wine:

89 points

Simple, but tasty. Perfect with grilled shrimp or out on the patio. Nice citrus nose.

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Red

2008 Claudia Ferrero Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

3/19/2020 - woodwino Likes this wine:

91 points

Very balanced wine right now. Drinking great.

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Red

2015 William Knuttle Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

5/27/2019 - woodwino Likes this wine:

91 points

One of the better Petite Sirah wines I've had. Perfect with grilled steak and vegetables.

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Rosé

2015 Azur Rosé Napa Valley Rosé Blend (view label images)

9/3/2017 - woodwino Likes this wine:

90 points

Very balanced, especially as it warmed up a bit. Excellent aperitif wine.

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Red

2011 Pine Ridge Vineyards Charmstone Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/3/2017 - woodwino Likes this wine:

91 points

After 30 minutes of being open, this wine was really tasting good. Balanced, lots of fruit and good structure. Enjoyed with TriTip.

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Red

2009 Tenuta Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino Banditella Sangiovese (view label images)

5/8/2017 - woodwino Likes this wine:

90 points

Drinking really well right now.

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Red

2009 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Premier Cuvée Willamette Valley (view label images)

11/21/2016 - woodwino Likes this wine:

91 points

Very well balanced and integrated. Excellent with turkey. Drinking great right now.

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White

2013 Vigne Surrau Vermentino di Gallura Sciala Superiore Vermentino di Gallura DOCG (view label images)

7/10/2016 - woodwino Likes this wine:

89 points

Really enjoyed this wine with some pan-fried catfish and a fresh tomato, cucumber, red onion salad topping. Nice acidity and mild citrus flavors.

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Red

2007 D-Cubed Zinfandel Brown Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

7/18/2014 - woodwino Likes this wine:

93 points

Love this wine! Great balance without being overpowering.

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Red

2007 Château Paradis Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Terre de Provence Red Blend (view label images)

12/4/2013 - woodwino Likes this wine:

90 points

Wasn't expecting this to be as enjoyable as it was. Nice fruit, yet balanced and still interesting. Wish I had more!

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White

2010 Michel Gassier Costières-de-Nîmes Nostre Païs Blanc White Rhone Blend (view label images)

10/22/2013 - woodwino Likes this wine:

89 points

Nice wine. Got better as it warmed up a bit.

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Red

2009 Sequana Vineyards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/17/2013 - woodwino Likes this wine:

91 points

Really enjoyed this one.

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Red

2005 Clos LaChance Pinot Noir Biagini Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

5/12/2013 - woodwino wrote:

93 points

My last bottle from a case purchased several years ago. Still excellent, but definitely needed to be drunk now.

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Red

2006 Château Ballan-Larquette Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/27/2013 - woodwino wrote:

77 points

Not very good at all. No nose; thin, almost sharp taste.

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Red

2006 Ridge Zinfandel Nervo Sonoma County (view label images)

12/22/2012 - woodwino Likes this wine:

92 points

Very smooth and balanced. Really liked it.

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Rosé

2011 Azur Rosé Napa Valley Rosé Blend (view label images)

7/8/2012 - woodwino wrote:

88 points

- Pink color. It's balanced.

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Red

2009 Fattoria Viticcio Bere Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

3/17/2012 - woodwino wrote:

88 points

- Crimsom color with medium forming legs with a medium body. Smooth texture with a medium finish.

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Red

2008 Vine Hill Winery Pinot Noir Scintilla Vineyard Carneros (view label images)

2/13/2012 - woodwino wrote:

85 points

- Crimsom color with fast forming legs. It's lacking fruit with a light body. Fleshy texture with a short finish.

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White

2010 Chamisal Vineyards Chardonnay Stainless Central Coast (view label images)

12/25/2011 - woodwino wrote:

- Light gold color.

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Red - Fortified

2003 Heitz Cellar Grignolino Port Napa Valley (view label images)

9/2/2011 - woodwino wrote:

90 points

- Brick color.

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Red

2006 Bernal Garcia-Chicote La Mancha Ovidio Tempranillo (view label images)

8/20/2011 - woodwino wrote:

87 points

- Garnet color and has flavours of phenolic.

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Red

2004 Saint Helena Road Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Roy J. Maier Sonoma Mountain (view label images)

8/18/2011 - woodwino wrote:

87 points

- Garnet color.

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Red

2005 Ridge Grenache Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

8/18/2011 - woodwino wrote:

89 points

- Crimsom color. It's somewhat balanced with a light/medium body with a medium finish.

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